Akilah was molested as a child, triggering an attraction to other women. As an adult, she immersed herself in the lesbian lifestyle until a visit to her brother's church opened her eyes to a better way of living.

Born into poverty, Dana’s hope for a good life was non existant. She was lured into adult entertainment, but became desperate to exit that life. One day, she accepted an invitation that would change everything.

Al and Hattie Hollingsworth rose to prominence in the late ‘60s and ‘70s as business entrepreneurs. But, when misfortune struck their health and finances, they turned to the only one who could really help them recover.

After miraculously surviving a terrible auto accident and eventually losing all his money, ex-multimillionaire Mike Krieg rebuilt his life on Godly principles and today has reclaimed financial success on God’s terms.

Cops, CSI, NYPDBlue, TheShield... Police dramas are all the rage on television. But Mark Mynheir knows the real story. He and his partner Ernie face the perils of law enforcement every day through the strength of Christ.

Lee preferred watching football on Sunday morning than going to church with his family. After making friends with his wife’s pastor, Lee sees Christ through a relationship and gives his life to the Lord during a Christmas Eve service.

Alex Prosvetov was born and raised in Russia and had a major drug addiction throughout his young adulthood. After a drug overdose that almost killed him, Alex realized that God had the power to save his life.

Nabeel Qureshi grew up a devout Muslim and always questioned Christians about their faith. Years later, when he saw another side of his faith, he held on to his belief but began running out of arguments.

It’s difficult to imagine the trauma of a child being ripped away from his mother. That’s exactly what happened to Diego Sedano. That tragedy sent him marching down a path of self-destruction until one fateful New Years Eve.

When J.L.’s parents divorced, he lost his role model – his dad. When his search for identity led him to commit a crime and time in jail, J.L. was introduced to a loving God who would satisfy what he longed for.

You've got to be tough to make it in San Quentin State Prison but Earl Smith knows he has the Lord on his side. As the chaplain for California's oldest prison, Earl is telling these inmates how he was once in their shoes.

After 13 years of struggling with addictions to cigarettes, drugs and alcohol, Nathan Spencer finds himself facing three years in prison for robbery. It’s in that prison cell that he finds true freedom and experiences instant deliverance from it all.

Vu Tran was raised to worship his ancestors and succeed in life with smooth alibis to cover his crimes. He fooled the police, but not himself. His eventual surrender to Christ turned his shame into hope.

For years John was his own god and he treated the real God like a “cosmic genie.” With his wife under spiritual attack, John learned that his good looks and human reasoning couldn’t fix it, and he turned to the Lord.

Hilmar was forced into the Hitler Youth training and fought as a German soldier in World War II. He says the Nazi system, like any other totalitarian system, is based on lies. Lies are at the root of the problem in the world.

Anthony Walton kept Nashville in stitches with his comedy routines. Yet, his criminal lifestyle kept him on the neighborhood watch. When his two worlds collided, Anthony needed more than a few good laughs to get him through.

Even while Monica focused on her successful basketball career, she felt like something was missing. When she noticed her Christian friends seemed to have life figured out, she became determined to discover the truth.

"A 13-year-old child in the [hospital] bed next to me said, 'Everything will be OK with your leg if you just join my club.' I said, 'What club is that?' He said, 'The devil's club, but you've got to understand, once you've joined, there's no way out. And you can never tell anyone.'"

Tamelyn got so immersed into the occult that it actually made her physically sick. One day, it got so dark that she called The 700 Club for prayer. Tamelyn gave her life to the Lord that day and saw results almost immediately.

"According to Islamic teaching, you cannot execute a virgin girl, so what they do is they rape them, and they call it temporary marriage. That is what happened to my 16-year-old friend -- and they executed her," recounts Ellie Davidian.

ony Greve was enjoying his rock star lifestyle, but partying left him feeling empty. When a pastor prayed with him it started a chain of events, including casting out a demon from his brother, which led Tony to fully surrender to God.

Derek Grier saw Christianity as nothing but a white man's religion. He embraced the teachings of Islam and could not be convinced otherwise. It would take a powerful encounter with Christ to change his mind and his heart. .. And that's just what he got.

Brianna's young teen life was abruptly violated by the boy next door. Reacting to her pain, she turned to drugs, cutting and satanic rituals. Her life changed for the better when she learned the truth about demons.

A fierce enemy of Christians and Lebanese militant Muslim used to be accurate descriptions of Jerry Rassamni. He wanted to disprove Christianity by searching the Scriptures. However, he found a loving Savior instead.

Kim is a loving single mom with a playful 4-year-old son, Evan. One day, while running errands around town, Kim says the skies grew strangely dark. Kim and Evan came face to face with a level 3 tornado.

In the midst of the tragedy and chaos of Hurricane Katrina, glimmers of hope are bringing forth miracles. Richard Breland had seen two miracles in his life. Both happened at the Gulfport Church of God.

The Oak Ridge Boys have earned nearly 100 awards over 15 years including six Grammy Awards. 700 Club Reporter Mia Evans spent the day with baritone William Lee Golden to learn about his life and a tragic event that he and his family overcame.

Have you ever fantasized about moving away from it all? That’s exactly what Tom and Penny did. They live in the heartland of Alaska, and The 700 Club's Chuck Holton is about to see what it's like to fend for himself.

Despite being critically ill, Don was confident God would provide a kidney donor. Little did he know his new friend Tim would be the answer to his prayers, and that Tim’s life would also be saved in the process.

Just two summers ago, shark sitings and reports of shark attacks dominated the news. With so much danger in the waters, how would you feel if you were stranded in the ocean by yourself over night? Fifteen-year-old Frank Icenhour didn’t have to imagine this scary scenario, he experienced it firsthand.

Keith Kenerly was enjoying a day of deep sea fishing with friends when their boat began taking on water. Soon, they were all in the shark infested waters enduring violent storms as they prayed for rescue.

Josh spent 16 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He sought comfort in God. Over the years of his sentence, he credits the miraculous power of Jesus as the thing that protected him from the horrors of prison life.

For the McLeans, skiing was the ultimate way to share the holidays together as a family. But on one Christmas outing, the dangers of bitter cold and hidden, snow-drenched trails promised only a desperate fight for survival.

Thousands of Indonesian Christians have lost their lives after attacks by radical Muslims. Christians have been left homeless, had their businesses and churches burned and been forced to renounce their faith. Methu and his family were among the Christians who found themselves running for their lives.

Paula thought she had simply been bitten by some fire ants she noticed on the playground bench, but her delay in seeking medical treatment for what was actually the bite of a brown recluse spider almost proved fatal.

Kirk and Sally Newkirk of Gulfport, MS, decided to wait out the hurricane in their condo…but when they realized Katrina was stronger than they could bare, they put all their hope in the Lord. Tim Branson met up with the couple, as they visit what use to be their home.

Sampson Parker was harvesting corn when an accident caused his right arm to become trapped in the corn picker’s gears. When the machine caught fire, he had to choose between burning to death or cutting off his own arm.

Kevin was alone at home when a robber broke in and tried to kill him, stabbing him 37 times. As Kevin lay dying, he thought of his family and felt the Lord communicating that it was not his time to die.

Ten-month-old Landon Sanderl endured surgery and six rounds of chemotherapy for an aggressive brain tumor, only to discover he also had spinal instability. Clinging to prayer and the promise of Jeremiah 29, his grandparents believed for a miracle.

Dave was camping with his brother when he fell off a cliff during the night. Dave miraculously survived, and through his journey to complete healing both he and his family underwent a radical transformation.

It has been years since Scotty's combat injury left him blind. Since we first met he and his wife Tiffany five years ago, Scott is now the father of two sons and is the first every blind active-duty officer in the U.S. Army.

Since biblical times, Christians have sacrificed their lives for the sake of the gospel: Christians like Aleks Tyshkevich, who lived life in fear because of his Christian beliefs. "They tried to break my spirit by any means, and it was painful," Aleks says.

Bobby Bledsoe admits he enjoyed doing drugs and running the streets, but says once you get caught up in it, it consumes you and becomes your God. His story could have ended in death or prison, but it doesn't.

Sam was an amazing baseball talent as a kid but he turned to a life of selling and using drugs that cost him any future he may have had as an athlete. Eventually Same came to his breaking point and found redemption for his wasted life.

After 40 years of addiction and her fourth DUI, Susan receives a prison sentence. While behind bars she begins to read the Bible and attend chapel services that ultimately introduced her to a new life of hope.

In the midst of chrome and black leather, you can tell that biker Jim Hamilton lives for something more than a cross country ride. He now ministers in the Dakotas and leads an outreach at the Sturgis Bike Rally.

Victoria lost all she held dear when she began her eight year addiction to crack cocaine. One night while dreaming, she believes she heard a clear warning that she was headed for hell. She sought God and eventually found freedom from crack addiction.

After the death of his mother, Keith did not get along with his father. Keith wanted to kill himself, but God had other plans. Not only did God change Keith's mind on life, but He also used Keith to impact his father's life.

Frank Scandin began using drugs at a young age and thought he was doomed to a life of addiction and imprisonment. Then he met a former dealer who introduced him to Jesus, and Frank’s life did a complete 180.

Kellie Tew was molested when she was very young. This event sent her into a world of sex, drugs and broken relationships. Her third husband, J.D. Tew, had Christian roots, returned to Christ and Kellie had to choose.

Danny Velasco lived the high life as a celebrity hair and make-up artist until drugs had him living on the streets of New York City. In this David Kithcart interview, Danny tells The 700 Club how the Lord rescued him from nearly going insane.

A tortuous tour in Vietnam left Randy Webb paranoid and addicted to the rush of shooting up with drugs. As his sanity slowly slipped away, so did his family. Suicide suddenly seemed to be his only solution.

Luther Wright signed a $5 million dollar contract to play in the NBA. In his first season, he was kicked off of the Utah Jazz. After that, Luther spiralled down into drug addiction that reduced him to a homeless junkie.

Ron Baptiste lived a life plagued with violence and drugs. He spent most of his life trying to fit into the world around him, but it wasn’t until he discovered the love of God that he achieved the acceptance he had always longed for.

"I was abused very badly in this foster home and locked in the closet for days at a time. I had a horrible fear of the dark," says Allison Gappa Bottke, who, at the age of four, was abused as a foster child.

She was one of over 11 children, raised in the projects and abused by relatives. No one thought Bridget Coates would amount to anything. Then one day she learned she was a daughter of the King, and everything changed.

Amy Cotta began running in combat boots to fight the sadness of her 17-year-old son leaving for boot camp. But after competing in an endurance event wearing those boots, Amy discovered it could be a way to also honor fallen soldiers.

"It started lightly, I guess. Just slap you, and then afterwards, he would say, 'I'm so sorry. I never wanted to hurt you.' And, I mean, I believed that." Until it happened again. It was a vicious cycle that Texan Jackie Holland couldn't break. It all started when she married her high school sweetheart at 15.

Shana was angry and couldn’t understand why she had to go to a foster home. Her life eventually headed down a path of destruction until she reached a turning point and decided she didn’t want to go to hell.

Matt loved to party, but a medical condition with his heart made that lifestyle extremely risky business. Matt had to learn to accept his physical limitations as part of who he was and who God wanted him to be.

Antonio Lorenzo's parents couldn't shake their addictions and died from AIDS when he was a young teen. He found success in criminal activities and worried that some day his mob ties would cost him his life. A loving aunt and seeds of faith in Christ turned his life around.

Jennifer Mallan was obsessed with being perfect. She had to be the smartest, the prettiest -- the girl who had it all together. However, in the midst of building this image of herself, she was falling apart inside. Read about her journey towards acceptance through God's unfailing love.

Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners' defensive tackle, was dealt a serious blow when his mother unexpectedly died of brain aneurisms after his freshman year at Oklahoma. He shares the conversation he had with God a week after her death.

Pop superstars The Pointer Sisters are still performing after more than 40 years of topping the charts. Recently, Ruth Pointer took a break and sat down with Scott Ross to share her story, featured in the new book Rock and Heart A Place.

Megan had a bright future, but when her fiancé died she never emotionally recovered. Alcohol soon became her comfort, but when she nearly died herself, her parents stepped in to help point her in the right direction.

When Gary was 45 and pastoring a church, suppressed memories of decades-old sexual abuse began to surface. Once he faced the realization of these violations, Gary was able to walk through healing and forgiveness.

"I remember sitting in a room with my mother and the doctor, and he looked at me and in all seriousness said, 'You need to prepare yourself that this is what your life is going to be like. You're going to be in and out of hospitals for the rest of your life. Eating disorders are not curable. Depression is not curable,' " Laura Schultz recalls.

Jackie began pursuing her attraction to females at age 17. At age 19, God showed her that she was holistically living in sin, and that her choices would end in eternal death. She asked God to help her change.

Joe Scorsone, founder and lead singer of the band Flintface, shares his story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, and how the comfort of music and his faith in Christ helped him heal and rediscover hope.

Bestselling author Lee Strobel was close to death and caught a glimpse of life without God after suffering a series of medical crises. In his new book “The Case for Grace,” he shares how he reconnected with God.

Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember those who've paid the ultimate price in defense of this nation. Lee Webb brings us a story of courage, sacrifice and God's ability to heal the wounds of loss.

Terry Warren found success in the entertainment world, but a failed marriage sent him into a deep depression. As he contemplated suicide, Terry realized he needed to get serious about his relationship with God.

The Bahamas, the number one tourist spot in the world, has beautiful beaches and breathtaking sunsets. But living here holds a hidden danger. They call it "island fever." It's the lure of sex, drugs, and non-stop good times. Island fever trapped Troy Aitken at an early age.

Jeff and Tami Allen started their marriage with their friends placing bets on how long it would last. Had it not been for their surrender to Christ, their friends would have won their bets. Jeff is a successful Christian comedian.

Rosa Castro and her family donated wells to India as Christmas presents to each other. Kottaya and his family can now go to work and school on time and have the water they need for drinking and their daily needs.

Steve’s business nearly put him into bankruptcy and further strained his already rocky marriage with Laine. After they each encountered Christ, they restored their marriage and experienced success in business and ministry.

Chris didn’t love Morgan when they married and his rage pushed her towards alcohol, drugs and the arms of another man. Determined to make it work, the couple continued a miserable existence for years until a trip to grandma’s house changed everything.

Domingo and Irene had never considered adoption until God prompted them to do so. Now, 33 years later they have fostered 34 children and adopted 17, most of which have special needs. They never turn a child away.

Joyce and Al Moorhouse have invested a lifetime in helping families make sweet Christmas memories with their cookie cutter business. Although business is booming, both attribute the success to love, family and faith in God.

Cheryl Scruggs divorced Jeff after 10 years of marital numbness and searched for a deeper, more meaningful relationship - one she thought she'd found in another man. When she discovered that her emotional void could only be filled by Jesus Christ, she wanted Jeff's forgiveness.

Two and a half year old Alex was beaten so severely by his mother and her boyfriend that doctors said there was little hope of survival. Alex's grandparents are Christians and refused to give up. He had a miraculous journey back to complete health.

When Glen's father lost his job and the bank took everything that they owned. Glen, then 13, was having a very hard time accepting his family's new circumstances. When Glen turned 17, he lived on the streets.

How does the grandson of Billy Graham reject everything he was raised on? He doesn't, for long. A rebellious childhood led Tullian straight to the loving arms of His Heavenly Father. And now, he has a testimony to share with the church he pastors.

Former NFL star Alexander Wright reveals a history of physical abuse from his childhood that he carried into his own marriage. He and his wife eventually accepted Christ, but he still struggled for years to find freedom from his abusive past.

Naomi chose heaven instead of hell, but that was as far as it went. After years of partying and choosing to have an abortion, she chose to let Jesus be Lord of her life. Could she be forgiven for ending her baby's life?

Darrin Crowder lived a valiant soldier's life, but after a second failed marriage, he remembered the truths he'd learned in church and sought God. His faith was tested as this Green Beret watched his friends die in war.

Mark Franzman should be dead or at least a double amputee. While directing traffic from a drunk driving accident, another drunk driver ran over him. Hear his story of forgiveness, healing and awesome testimony.

She was sexually assaulted at knifepoint by a total stranger just inches away from her sleeping children. Then, when she found out she was pregnant, Heather Gemmen had to make the most difficult decision of her life.

Josh's family were immigrants from Puerto Rico to the U.S. His father turned to heroine and Josh took to the streets. Later, Josh realized his hardened heart towards his father was feeding his emptiness and he needed to change.

Billy Moore got desperate for money and planned a robbery. He got the money, but killed a man and was sentenced to die. He had 13 execution dates postponed until November 8, 1991, when unexpected forgiveness changed his future.

Molested as a young child, Dianne hated men and herself. After abusing drugs, falling into several lesbian relationships, and attempting suicide, Dianne found that she needed to forgive her abusers and gained peace through Christ.

“I remember seeing him laughing and then looking back at the baby. Then there was this emergency stop. It was so sudden. The next thing, I was looking down the barrel of a gun. Within seconds, my life was to change forever."

Heather Powers ran from God, her family and her first marriage including children. After overcoming an addiction to painkillers, then meth, forgiveness that she couldn't give herself was offered by Christ.

Luann was molested as a young girl by her youth pastor. She lost all respect for the church and sought her own way in life. After several marriages she read the gospel of John. She was stunned by the story of the Woman at the well and had a complete life turnaround. She is now a major Woman’s speaker and writer with Proverbs 31 Ministries.

Lisa lived in a home of great appearances but painful secrets. Her biggest secret was the three children she aborted. She reached a point where she could live in the light of God’s grace and put away the secret shame.

George's prognosis was bleak. The surgery to remove cancer in his gall bladder revealed cancer in his liver. He hadn't given up on a healing, but was being realistic about God's Word that every person has an appointed time to die.

Moe Altamuro was among the first responders to at Ground Zero recovering survivors. What he didn’t know at the time was that there was a hidden danger beneath the twisted mounds of debris -- toxic fumes.

At age 44, Cindy Asmus’ life turned upside down. The doctor told her she had Parkinson’s disease. As a Christian who faithfully served as Sunday school teacher and worship team member, Cindy wanted to know why God would let this happen.

Mary began having mysterious pains in her head and neck and doctors could not make sense of her symptoms, but when Gordon Robertson called her out by name during a prayer on The 700 Club, God did a miracle.

It would be the ultimate gift and sacrifice but that's exactly what Scott Brown needed to survive. This active, outdoors man who used to be full of life was hanging on by a thread. Would a heart donor come in time to save him?

Hope Cabrera and her husband, Valentine, were on a trip to Raleigh from their home in Charlotte, North Carolina, when Hope, who was pregnant at the time, noticed that her feet and ankles were swelling.

At only two months old, twin sisters Isabella and Madeline were diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.Throughout their difficult treatments, their parents’ faith in God sustained the family until they received news of a miracle.

Patti survived a horrific car accident and sustained traumatic brain injury that doctors said would leave her a vegetable. She says the Lord woke her from a six-week coma and healed her from permanent brain damage.

Eight-year-old Andrew Franklin had a stroke on the left side of his brain. Doctors doubted much of a recovery. Andrew’s family prayed and believed that Andrew would recover and against all odds, he has made a near 100% recovery.

Doctors couldn’t understand why baby Noah was screaming and vomiting at just a few weeks old. Terrified, but faithful, parents Jacquelyn and Rick kept believing that Noah would experience complete healing from the suspected brain damage.

For three weeks, the baby in her womb had no heartbeat. Doctors feared for Candace's health and wanted to remove the lifeless baby. That's when God demonstrated his awesome power and love. See an update to their story.

Orteil Gay not only sprained her foot, she also severely twisted her back in a freak accident. When traditional medicine couldn't get her back on her feet,Orteil found relief through the supernatural hand of God.

Jeanene Goncalves tripped over a stool and fractured the humerus bone at the joint of her shoulder. While watching The 700 Club, she received a word of knowledge that someone with that precise injury would experience healing.

One bad trip on Carl Hanton's motorcycle almost ended his life. With a ruptured spleen and a loss of blood, he was in the hospital for three weeks. Things looked bad but Carl was a faithful 700 Club watcher...

Wayne Higgins had always counted on himself for success in life. Then after reading through the New Testament, he realized he needed God in his life. What he didn’t know, was he would have to depend on God in ways he never imagined.

Claudette was abused as a child and later turned to alcohol to escape the pain. One Easter Sunday, she found healing for her heartache, and years later was physically healed following a near-fatal heart surgery.

Chuck and Shelley Janssen slept sqoundly until the police called with the
news that their son, Paul, had been in a terrible accident. As Paul lay unconscious, Chuck sought the Lord for hope and he was given a particular Psalm to pray.

Paul Jensen was a businessman with a competitive nature and aggressive work life. He was relentlessly chasing an empty, shallow lifestyle, until the day he fell 45 feet at Joshua Tree National Park in California. Then, everything changed.

Aben learned that one woman he had been sleeping with was HIV positive. He made a promise with God that he'd give Him his heart, body and soul if his HIV tests came back negative - a tough promise to keep.

Glenda's heels had bone spurs and she coped with the pain by tiptoeing through her home and holding on to things to keep her balance. During a 700 Club viewing, she heard Pat Robertson describe her condition.

With two severed arteries in her neck, it was a miracle Donna Lane didn't die at the scene of the accident. The doctors said the family should not expect her to survive and chided the eldest for fostering false hope.

Years after Phyllis recovered from a shattered heel, the pain returned and became unbearable. One day when watching The 700 Club, Gordon Robertson spoke a word of healing and she was immediately able to stand and receive it.

A chronic sinus infection made pain an everyday issue in Cindy Lewis's life. Doctors had given up and medications seemed not to work. However, Cindy watched The 700 Club faithfully, and one day she received a word that was a breath of fresh air.

A chronic sinus infection made pain an everyday issue in Cindy Lewis's life. Doctors had given up and medications seemed not to work. However, Cindy watched The 700 Club faithfully, and one day she received a word that was a breath of fresh air.

After injuring his hand Stephen Marvin was left with what doctor's call, 'trigger finger.' Without medical insurance to cover a visit to the Dr. Stephen suffered for two years until he heard a prayer on The 700 Club.

This mom mobilized a massive prayer chain via the internet when her son, Lance Corporal John McClellan was shot for the third time in his young military career. Doctors said he had a five percent chance of living.

Despite having 30 surgeries and 22 years of medical problems, Lee facilitated many healing miracles for others God chose to heal. When he was alone, he'd cry out to God asking why he wasn't receiving a healing.

Jenelle and her husband adopted Makalynne from China and were later told she had only a few years to live due to her illness. After they received a heavenly revelation during an Easter play, they knew Makalynne would be okay.

Lou Gehrig's Disease threatened to take away everything that the Moore family treasured. Is it possible to be healed from this nerve-damaging malady that has no survivors, according to doctors? Just ask Wendy Moore.

When Johnny and Janice met, it was love. Then the dream shattered when, at the age 32, Janice was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Johnny could have left, but he decided to stand by his woman until a miracle came.

What made TLC’s While You Were Out come knocking on the door of the Popes? When this decorating crew came to redo their basement, little did they know that the Popes had already received the greatest blessing of all.

Isaiah Reed's bright smile and warm disposition make it almost impossible to believe that 20 years ago, he was pronounced dead. In a drug deal gone bad, he was shot twice and stabbed 16 times. Today, he's alive, well, and sharing his testimony of his God-given life after death.

Prayer yields miraculous results to the life threatening medical conditions affecting Carol's baby, Sandra.Shawna spent two years hiding her painful hair and skin condition. When a miraculous prayer of healing was spoken on The 700 Club, she was able to face the world again.

Kim found it difficult to swallow and knew there was something blocking her throat, but she couldn't afford the medical costs. She was watching The 700 Club just a week later when Terry had a word of knowledge about a lump in the throat.

Leukemia in newborns is very rare but somehow Ethan Stacy was born with it. According to his doctors, he would die from it. So his family began the painful process of preparing for his death until a miracle happened. The 700 Club Producer Ken Hulme tracked Ethan’s remarkable journey.

Collin could hear and play the piano skillfully against all odds. He shouldn't have been able to hear with his virtually non-existing ear drums. The day he was scheduled for ear surgery, all were surprised to see what God had fashioned in his ear.

Sarah Thebarge is a speaker and author who earned a master’s degree in Medical Science from Yale and was earning a master’s in Journalism at Columbia University when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 27.

Val Thomas suffered three heart attacks and had no brain activity for nearly half a day. Her family had made the difficult decision to remove her from life support, but prayed that God would breathe life back into her body.

After his first birthday, doctors discovered that Gideon Thompson had a brain tumor that was a direct result of brain cancer. Tony and Jenny Thompson prayed for a miracle for their little boy and God began to do amazing things.

Steven was only 12 years old when his father died of cancer. Years later, when he was diagnosed with the same disease, Steven struggled to find hope until a friend’s post on social media strengthened his faith.

Tyree Turner was frequently gripped with fear; afraid of people, things, uncertainties, heights. Listening to Pat Robertson on The 700 Club, she heard a word spoken for her healing and has never been the same.

Christina Valka had problems with her ears almost from birth. Doctors could do nothing for her. When it was discovered that her eardrum was ruptured, 10-year-old Christina decided it was time to take a step of faith.

After a terrible car accident, Gordon Vitus suffered back and leg pain for nine years. He had surgery and tried chiropractor treatments, but that didn't help. Then, one day Gordon turned on the TV and discovered instant relief.

Liz tried to solve her itchy scalp problem with shampoos, but couldn’t find relief. When a visit to the doctor revealed she had a much more serious problem, she tuned in to The 700 Club to hear a prayer spoken just for her.

Lori Young was cleaning her house when the accident happened. She was using an extension pole to clean a high-beamed ceiling. Her neck was tilted back for an extended time, in which she cracked a vertebra. With no health insurance and no doctor, Lori was in need of a miracle.

For years, John was in and out of jail for drugs and crime. He hit his bottom while fighting with inmates over a piece of discarded bread and realized God was his only answer to ‘a better way’ of life.

When Aaron’s daughter asked to spend the day with him at work for Career Day, he was too embarrassed to admit he was a strip club owner. He began to rethink his life, and wondered how he could make a change.

After feeling convicted over not having control over his own body and wanting to be healthy for his family, Pastor Steve Bellavia lost nearly 160 pounds and is now a source of inspiration for others in his church and community struggling with weight issues.

Eleven seasons, three surgeries, six teams. Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd’s career has been a road full of bumps and twists. But this journeyman’s path is being paved by a Savior. Reporter Will Dawson explains.

Pam Bolden-Carter tried to kill herself by overdosing when she was 15 and was thinking about suicide again. Then one day, she heard a Voice say, "Call The 700 Club." Now she is free from depression and is a minister.

In the late 70s, Sandra Clifton was the in-demand psychic in Los Angeles. Her radio show covered southwest markets. Sandra recently finished her book,From New Age to New Life. In it, she shares her journey of finding truth in Jesus Christ.

On the fast-track to glam rock fame and fortune in the 1980's, Bob sold his soul for sex, drugs and rock n' roll. After flaming out in the 90's and landing in prison, God's redeeming power turned Bob's life around.

Christine was young when her father died. Years later, she became a worship leader but her anger and bitterness turned into rebellion when she started living a double life. One night, she was forced to make a choice.

George put his business success first, often leaving his family behind. But when he staked his future with Enron just before the company’s collapse, George hit bottom and had to find a way to build a better life.

John Chapman Elliott, a former government assassin, shares how his career affected his life and that only after he retired did he begin to process the full impact of what killing for a living had done to his spirit.

Joe and Krystal Forbes have an 8-year-old son with Cerebral Palsy. Joe deployed for 9 months on the USS Truman. Their van needed the transmission and the family has thousands in back medical bills. CBN paid their medical bills and repairing their van.

Heidi’s grandparents offered her a safe place which her own parents failed to provide. As an adult, she struggled with the pain of an abusive childhood and landed in prison where she made a deal with God for her dying grandfather.

Shaun was abused at a young age by his father, and the pattern continued with each relationship his mother had. He left home to escape the pain but fell into a party scene. One night, something happened which made him return to his faith.

Tina was immersed in a life of addiction and prostitution and was far from her roots in a small Mississippi town. One night when a client almost killed her, she realized God had intervened to save her.

Scott Hayes grew up a troublemaker. At 14, he began drinking and smoking pot. By adulthood, Scott was an alcoholic, drug dealer, and criminal. Only the power of God could change Scott's life and that's exactly what happened.

Travis never knew his father and spent his childhood under the influence of his mother’s abusive and alcoholic boyfriend. After getting into trouble as a teen, he was sent to juvenile detention where his life took a dramatic turn.

Cindy Hornemann enjoyed the attention she received as a body builder. But when people started offering her money for her looks, Cindy was hooked as an exotic night club dancer. Find out how she escaped the fast life and landed on a better opportunity.

Mark was traumatized by abusive women as a child. Eventually his pain erupted into a violent crime that resulted in a prison sentence. While behind bars, an invitation to play in the worship band put Mark in the cross hairs of the Gospel message.

LAPD officer Deon Joseph knows anything can happen on his patrol of Los Angeles’ infamous Skid Row district, but he approaches each day with compassion for the people, determined to help make a difference.

Mark Koch lived in the Hollywood fast lane. He released two back to back hits in 1998, but when he became a Christian shortly after their release—Mark lost his fame, money and ego. Find out how this Lost in Space movie producer fought to come back.

One of the toughest Olympic events is the men's Five Thousand Meter race. It requires loads of stamina and mental strength to get the Gold medal. Those are two skills that American runner Lopez Lomong developed as a boy, but he didn’t get them training in expensive facilities with coaches and doctors. He gained them in a desperate attempt to survive life in a refugee camp in Africa.

Shelley knows the ugly side of life. From being an adult film star to prostitution, she was trapped in a world that was slowly killing her soul. Read her testimony and learn the true meaning of amazing grace.

Rick grew up in a Florida migrant worker family with the odds stacked against him. He slid into a life of crime and got a 30 year sentence, but an encounter with Jesus at a prison chapel changed everything.

Herman became involved in dealing drugs to provide for his family, and couldn’t break free. Finally caught and incarcerated, he was placed in the same cell block with the brother he used to run drugs with. Now, his brother would be instrumental in turning his life around.

Lisa and Chester Moore sensed God telling them to adopt a special needs child from China. Once in the U.S. doctors ruled out Cerebral Palsy and retardation and today, six-year-old Faith is doing great .

Wess Morgan smoked his first joint at 11, ran away with an 18-year-old girl at 14 and by the age of 18 had been in and out of five different rehab centers. You'd never know it, looking at his life now. Find out what's he's up to...

Steven Negron was a fireman fueled by the adrenaline rush of dangerous situations, but after experiencing 9/11 at Ground Zero in New York, Steven realized he felt something different for his fellow man, compassion.

As a child, Debbie witnessed her father stab her mother multiple times. To cope, she turned to drugs and alcohol which would root itself in her life for decades to come, until she could find forgiveness for her father.

A teenager falls into the gang life just long enough to be implicated in felony murder. After being convicted, Patrick commits his life to Christ in prison and is paroled after 12 years of a life sentence.

Carol's mother took her to work with her to keep her safe. But Mom worked as a stripper. Carol took up the family trade plus some other risky choices and ended up in prison. Now she only visits prison - as the chaplain.

Santos' first break into music came early, when the jazz band he played in landed a gig at Carnegie Hall. Yet, the fame was not enough to satisfy -- Santos got hooked on drugs. Find out who helped him find his second break.

When Keith Thibodeaux was cast as Little Ricky on the classic sitcom “I Love Lucy,” life was great. When his own family broke apart, Keith’s search for direction led him through darkness, but prayer would bring him back into the light.

Erik thought he had to be a tough guy to avoid being bullied in his neighborhood. When he landed in prison on a murder charge at 16, he found the structure he needed and experienced the healing power of a Father's love.

Is homosexuality a genetic predisposition or some reaction to a bad home life that can be easily excused? Phillip Tucker originally thought so and eventually opted for the gay lifestyle. But even in his committed homosexual civil union, Phillip didn't find the love he had been searching for.

After committing a murder in the name of his gang, Brian Warth was sentenced to life in prison. Just when he thought his life was over, someone reached through the darkness of his prison cell and his life began to be radically restored.

Brooklyn Watson was in a school prayer gathering of 30 students when a gunman opened fire, killing three and injuring five. When she had an encounter with God, she was able to believe in Jesus and eventually forgive the gunman.

Trish was obsessed with being the perfect Christian, the perfect wife and the perfect mother. This improbably pursuit had devastating results on her health and she realized she could make peace with imperfection.

She tried to commit suicide by throwing herself in front of an oncoming train. Although Kristen is missing both legs, it is a miracle that she is still alive to tell her story. Kristen has appeared on Oprah and is studying Women's Ministry at Moody Bible Institute.

He was a 17-year-old gangster who only ever wanted acceptance and nearly took his life due to depression. Then a stranger asked him a question he never saw coming. See Kirby's spoken word performance here.

Lynne always felt like a failure and when she took a whole bottle of pills and woke up in the hospital a few days later, she thought she couldn't even kill herself right. She battled with suicidal thoughts again and happened to watch The 700 Club and prayed with a CBN counselor for salvation.

A former stripper, Harmony Dust is now happily married, loving her precious little baby, and is ministering to others caught in the sex industry. Her prior lifestyle had depressed her so much she tried to commit suicide.

Mike Flynt became so depressed he wanted to take his life. Instead, he turned his life over to Christ. Then, in the spring of 2007, at age 59, Mike made linebacker for the football team of his alma mater, Sul Ross State. Author, The Senior.

Lanae Hale's teenage depression led her down a self-destructive road of cutting. She kept hearing a voice telling her to cut deeper, but something within her prevented her from killing herself. Music CD, Lanae Hale.

Ray never knew his biological father until he went to his funeral after his father had killed himself. Ray wondered if he too was capable of self destruction and cursed to follow in his father's footsteps.

As a teenager, Tiffany Koehler was devastated by watching her brother suffer and die with leukemia. She turned to drugs to avoid the pain. Many years of poor choices brought her to the brink of suicide. She watched The 700 Club and one night prayed with Gordon Robertson for salvation.

Homeless and hopeless, Ron Roberson was a teenage runaway with little to cling to. Today, he's an L.A.-based anchor for one of the most respected news organizations in America. What took this man from the slums of southern California to the CNN news desk?

Joe Smith had a love affair with alcohol that cost him his job, his family, and almost his life. On the night he was carrying out his suicide plan, Joe ran out of gas and the man that came to his aid just happened to be a Christian.

Raised in a Jewish home, Marty Tadman was a high school football star who fell into a world of alcohol, dealing and using drugs. At 18, he was ready to let a train take his life but had a conversation with God first.

When Lonna was a child, she suffered unthinkable abuse at the hands of family members and friends. As a teen, she dated men that beat her up. So it’s not surprising that by the time she was in college, she wanted a way out.